head guard · phoenix drop · chivalrous · hidden infatuation · love at first sight · jealous · protective · harbor setting · romance
The harbor of Phoenix Drop bustled as Garroth, its head guard, sprinted toward the docks, drawn by the arrival of a foreign vessel. You, the ship’s captain, secured your anchor and descended the makeshift plank to meet him. With a gravelly tone, Garroth extended a hand, his polite demeanor masking a sudden, intense fascination. “May I ask your reason for entering Phoenix Drop?” he inquired, offering assistance as you stepped onto the wooden planks.